Creamy Broccoli Pasta
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Diet: Egg Free, Vegetarian
Time: Max 30 min
Calories: 450 - 650 kcal
Type: meal plan recipes
Diet: egg-free
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 537kcal
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Bring water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
Wash and cut the broccoli into small florets. Peel and dice the onion; same with the cloves of garlic.
Heat up the olive oil in a pot, then add the broccoli, onion, garlic and vegetable broth. On medium heat with lid on let everything simmer for 8-10 minutes.
Now it’s time to add the cream cheese.
Add few chili flakes to taste. To give it another kick, give a few splashes of lemon juice and honey to the mix.
Once ready, drain the pasta in a sieve. Save a cup of pasta water!
Now add the pasta to the broccoli cream mix.
Add pasta water by the spoon until wonderfully creamy! Cook on medium heat for another 5 minutes. Finish with salt and pepper to taste.
Optional
If for some reason the sauce is too watery: mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water, then pour into the sauce and stir until it thickened.
Serve with the toppings and enjoy!
Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1051mg | Potassium: 851mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1424IU | Vitamin C: 128mg | Calcium: 205mg | Iron: 4mg